1981 Buick Century vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Buick Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Century | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Century | Crown |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4936 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |